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Of the 7 Habits talked about, which align with your personal nature and which are going to take effort for you to incorporate into your routine of life?

Of the 7 Habits talked about, which align with your personal nature and which are going to take effort for you to incorporate into your routine of life?




Ponder…Ponder…

What would you be willing to give up, if you knew your sacrifice would bring just one unbeliever into the Kingdom?

What would you be willing to give up, if you knew your sacrifice would bring just one unbeliever into the Kingdom?




Ponder…Ponder…

Your car Your retirement account Your kidney Your left hand Your physical life

Your car Your retirement account Your kidney Your left hand Your physical life




The Call to ServeThe Call to Serve




IntroductionIntroduction

Read Ephesians 4:11-12 Our role as leaders is to

equip and prepare people to serve.

Read Ephesians 4:11-12 Our role as leaders is to

equip and prepare people to serve.





Read 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, 27

Each person in the body of Christ is important and has a gift to use to edify the body

Our role as a leader is to help people identify where to serve

Read 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, 27

Each person in the body of Christ is important and has a gift to use to edify the body

Our role as a leader is to help people identify where to serve





Our role as a leader is to call, encourage, move people to serve

Everybody can not serve on a Sunday morning, but they can serve within your House Church.

Our role as a leader is to call, encourage, move people to serve

Everybody can not serve on a Sunday morning, but they can serve within your House Church.





One of the biggest responsibilities of the House Church leader is to mentor apprentice leaders…otherwise there is no expansion. The Mentoring Process Involving others in serving

One of the biggest responsibilities of the House Church leader is to mentor apprentice leaders…otherwise there is no expansion. The Mentoring Process Involving others in serving




MentorMentor

Raising up leaders in your House Church

Raising up leaders in your House Church




MentorMentor

Mentoring requires concentration, communication, and intention.

It won’t just happen.

Mentoring requires concentration, communication, and intention.

It won’t just happen.




MentorMentor

Mentoring Bible verses Matthew 28:19

Therefore, go and make disciples…

2 Timothy 2:2 And the things you have heard me say…

entrust to reliable men who will…teach others

Mentoring Bible verses Matthew 28:19

Therefore, go and make disciples…

2 Timothy 2:2 And the things you have heard me say…

entrust to reliable men who will…teach others




MentorMentor

There is no lasting success without a successor!

Mentoring apprentices and raising up leaders to lead future groups is another non-negotiable habit of a House Church Leader

There is no lasting success without a successor!

Mentoring apprentices and raising up leaders to lead future groups is another non-negotiable habit of a House Church Leader




Mentoring is…Mentoring is…

Cooperating with God in raising up an apprentice to become a highly effective House Church leader

Following the examples of Jesus and Paul

Cooperating with God in raising up an apprentice to become a highly effective House Church leader

Following the examples of Jesus and Paul





A great way to love others… The leader needs to shower love

on the people he is mentoring A profound thought: Mentoring

apprentices is concentrating your love on a few in order to reach the many.

A great way to love others… The leader needs to shower love

on the people he is mentoring A profound thought: Mentoring

apprentices is concentrating your love on a few in order to reach the many.





The means of multiplying yourself One person can only be in

one place at one time…unless he duplicates himself into another who can do the same tasks.

The means of multiplying yourself One person can only be in

one place at one time…unless he duplicates himself into another who can do the same tasks.





The way one person can literally reach thousands on an intimate level.

The very heart of disciple making

A great way to maintain godly accountability

The way one person can literally reach thousands on an intimate level.

The very heart of disciple making

A great way to maintain godly accountability





Letting go of ministry to let others minister

Saying NO to the urgent to say YES to the potential of the important

The most lasting part of House Church leadership

Letting go of ministry to let others minister

Saying NO to the urgent to say YES to the potential of the important

The most lasting part of House Church leadership




Check for Understanding


How would you answer the question, “What is mentoring?”

How important is mentoring? What are some biblical examples you can think of?

How would you answer the question, “What is mentoring?”

How important is mentoring? What are some biblical examples you can think of?




How is Mentoring Done?


Demonstrate what you hope to reproduce An apprentice will emulate

what is seen, not what is said The leader is the model

Demonstrate what you hope to reproduce An apprentice will emulate

what is seen, not what is said The leader is the model






Discover potential leaders Begin with the mindset that

everyone can become a leader More than giftedness,

education, and the “right personality,” an effective leader is one that is willing to do the hard work

Discover potential leaders Begin with the mindset that

everyone can become a leader More than giftedness,

education, and the “right personality,” an effective leader is one that is willing to do the hard work






Discover potential leaders See who has a heart for

House Church Ministry Give out various responsibilities and see

who takes hold of the opportunity and actually follows through with it

Those who are willing to do the work distinguish themselves as potential leaders

Discover potential leaders See who has a heart for

House Church Ministry Give out various responsibilities and see

who takes hold of the opportunity and actually follows through with it

Those who are willing to do the work distinguish themselves as potential leaders






Discover potential leaders Pray! Matthew 9:38

Pray for the Lord of the harvest to raise up laborers for the harvest field

Ask God to show you who to invite to become an apprentice

Discover potential leaders Pray! Matthew 9:38

Pray for the Lord of the harvest to raise up laborers for the harvest field

Ask God to show you who to invite to become an apprentice






Discover potential leaders Narrow the field by looking

for people who can be developed by you Compatibility - scheduling for time Character - Look for men of F.A.I.T.H.



F - Faithful• Make meetings a priority• Faithful in having

devotional times• Faithful at completing

assignments










A - Available• You have to spend time

with your apprentice outside of the House Church meeting time

• Choose those who are able to get together on a regular basis










I - Initiative• Look for those who seek

to help• Who want to get involved• Who take an idea and run

with it










T - Teachable• Find those who are

hungry to learn and pour your life into them.










H - Honest, Open, and Transparent

• Choose a person who does not try to hide and is willing to be vulnerable in areas of weakness







for people who can be developed by you Compatibility - scheduling for time Character - Look for men of F.A.I.T.H. Competency - select able men


for people who can be developed by you Compatibility - scheduling for time Character - Look for men of F.A.I.T.H. Competency - select able men






Discover potential leaders It takes discernment from

the Holy Spirit. Note: Some may be limited

by family situations or jobs. Others may need to grow in their understanding of the Word

Discover potential leaders It takes discernment from

the Holy Spirit. Note: Some may be limited

by family situations or jobs. Others may need to grow in their understanding of the Word






Deepen your relationship with potential leaders Spend time together outside

the meeting Be close enough to recognize

weakness and to be trusted when you point them out

Deepen your relationship with potential leaders Spend time together outside

the meeting Be close enough to recognize

weakness and to be trusted when you point them out






Deepen your relationship with potential leaders Pray together Play together

Deepen your relationship with potential leaders Pray together Play together






Name and explain the first three steps in raising up multiplying leaders.

Name and explain the first three steps in raising up multiplying leaders.






Describe the Vision for House Church People won’t just “catch” the

vision from being in your House Church

Explain the vision and direction to the apprentice in detail and make sure he understands it

Describe the Vision for House Church People won’t just “catch” the

vision from being in your House Church

Explain the vision and direction to the apprentice in detail and make sure he understands it






Describe the Vision for House Church This also includes the Vision

and Mission for the church and how House Church fits into the big picture

Describe the Vision for House Church This also includes the Vision

and Mission for the church and how House Church fits into the big picture






Determine the Commitment Mark 1:16-17 Jesus called Simon and

Andrew by saying, “Come, follow me and I will make you fishers of men.”


Andrew by saying, “Come, follow me and I will make you fishers of men.”







Andrew by saying, “Come, follow me and I will make you fishers of men.” Disciples’ commitment to Jesus


Andrew by saying, “Come, follow me and I will make you fishers of men.” Disciples’ commitment to Jesus







Andrew by saying, “Come, follow me and I will make you fishers of men.” Disciples’ commitment to Jesus Jesus’ commitment to his Disciples


Andrew by saying, “Come, follow me and I will make you fishers of men.” Disciples’ commitment to Jesus Jesus’ commitment to his Disciples






Determine the Commitment Too many well-intentioned

leaders struggle in developing apprentices because they don’t ask for commitment.

Determine the Commitment Too many well-intentioned

leaders struggle in developing apprentices because they don’t ask for commitment.






Determine the Commitment Explain YOUR commitment to

them You will set the P.A.C.E. for them. You will Pray for them, be Available to them,

keep regular Contact with them, and be an Example for them.


them You will set the P.A.C.E. for them. You will Pray for them, be Available to them,

keep regular Contact with them, and be an Example for them.







them You will train them how to lead an effective

House Church You will teach them the habits of effective

leadership


them You will train them how to lead an effective

House Church You will teach them the habits of effective

leadership






Determine the Commitment Explain THEIR commitment

as an apprentice House Church Leader You will call them to commit to becoming

equipped by meeting with you regularly (Come to House Church early, leave late so

you can discuss the elements of the meeting with them)

Determine the Commitment Explain THEIR commitment

as an apprentice House Church Leader You will call them to commit to becoming

equipped by meeting with you regularly (Come to House Church early, leave late so

you can discuss the elements of the meeting with them)






Determine the Commitment Explain THEIR commitment as

an apprentice House Church Leader You will call them to commit to practicing the

habits of effective leadership You will call them to commit to mentoring others

when they become a House Church Leader. Help them be committed to mentoring multipliers.

Determine the Commitment Explain THEIR commitment as

an apprentice House Church Leader You will call them to commit to practicing the

habits of effective leadership You will call them to commit to mentoring others

when they become a House Church Leader. Help them be committed to mentoring multipliers.






Develop the Apprentices - Train them to lead a group Model It

Let them see you in action

Mentor It Let them lead your House Church while you

watch, assist, correct, and encourage

Develop the Apprentices - Train them to lead a group Model It

Let them see you in action

Mentor It Let them lead your House Church while you

watch, assist, correct, and encourage






Develop the Apprentices - Train them to lead a group Motivate It

Have them lead while you watch from a distance (leading their own or taking over the current House Church)

Multiply It Encourage them to find others to mentor

Develop the Apprentices - Train them to lead a group Motivate It

Have them lead while you watch from a distance (leading their own or taking over the current House Church)

Multiply It Encourage them to find others to mentor






Deploy the Apprentices Release your apprentices

into ministry You are available to them,

but not in the official mentoring role any longer

Deploy the Apprentices Release your apprentices

into ministry You are available to them,

but not in the official mentoring role any longer






Explain the importance of describing the vision and commitment level to an apprentice.

What are the 4M’s in developing a leader

Explain the importance of describing the vision and commitment level to an apprentice.

What are the 4M’s in developing a leader




Birthing House Churches


House Churches need to birth from other House Churches

The House Church leader is the very best person to raise up leaders within his House Church for birthing to occur

House Churches need to birth from other House Churches

The House Church leader is the very best person to raise up leaders within his House Church for birthing to occur






The Long-term Plan While apprentices are being

prepared, members are also being equipped to build relationships with unbelievers

Members then begin to build these relationships

The Long-term Plan While apprentices are being

prepared, members are also being equipped to build relationships with unbelievers

Members then begin to build these relationships






The Long-term Plan Through time and intention,

bridges are built between House Church members and the unbelieving friends of House Church members.

The Long-term Plan Through time and intention,

bridges are built between House Church members and the unbelieving friends of House Church members.






The Long-term Plan After relationships are built

and trust is established, the believer will ask his/her unbelieving friend to be a part of a group that is going to look at what the Bible has to say about God and life.

The Long-term Plan After relationships are built

and trust is established, the believer will ask his/her unbelieving friend to be a part of a group that is going to look at what the Bible has to say about God and life.






The Long-term Plan This “new group” is the

birthed House Church

The Long-term Plan This “new group” is the

birthed House Church






Giving Birth - what’s it look like? Two new groups of equal size

both with mixed believers and unbelievers start at the beginning of Chronological Teaching

Giving Birth - what’s it look like? Two new groups of equal size

both with mixed believers and unbelievers start at the beginning of Chronological Teaching






Giving Birth - what’s it look like? Core group of believers

remains and continues current study while the birthed group is mixed and starts at beginning of Chronological Teaching

Giving Birth - what’s it look like? Core group of believers

remains and continues current study while the birthed group is mixed and starts at beginning of Chronological Teaching




Mentoring SuggestionsMentoring Suggestions

Never do ministry alone

Provide help and accountability in being an effective leader

Never do ministry alone

Provide help and accountability in being an effective leader

BillBill

KirkKirkBradBrad BobBob Dick and JohnDick and John

JimJim AlAl Alex and KenAlex and Ken





Leader’s wife is the backbone!

Take advantage of training opportunities

Be constantly looking for new leaders

Leader’s wife is the backbone!

Take advantage of training opportunities

Be constantly looking for new leaders





Give responsibilities before you ask someone to become a leader

Always consult with those above you before giving any titles

Realize that failing to mentor results in failing to multiply

Give responsibilities before you ask someone to become a leader

Always consult with those above you before giving any titles

Realize that failing to mentor results in failing to multiply





Do not release leaders until they have a good chance of success

Your role should decrease and your apprentice’s role should increase

Lavish on the encouragement

Do not release leaders until they have a good chance of success

Your role should decrease and your apprentice’s role should increase

Lavish on the encouragement






What is the goal for multiplying House Churches at Hope Community Church?

How does goal fit with mission of Hope Community Church?

What is the goal for multiplying House Churches at Hope Community Church?

How does goal fit with mission of Hope Community Church?




Multiplication Suggestions


Talk about multiplying with your whole House Church often - cast the vision for it, at the appropriate time.

Talk about multiplying in positive terms

Talk about multiplying with your whole House Church often - cast the vision for it, at the appropriate time.

Talk about multiplying in positive terms






Talk about multiplying in terms of the big picture How it fits with the Vision and

Mission of the Church Remind the people in the

current group how they were reached

Talk about multiplying in terms of the big picture How it fits with the Vision and

Mission of the Church Remind the people in the

current group how they were reached






Pray about the best method and time to birth

Set a date for multiplying According to Joel Comiskey: “Cell leaders who

know their goal - when their groups will give birth - consistently multiply their groups more often than leaders who don’t.”

Example: Fall of 2010

Pray about the best method and time to birth

Set a date for multiplying According to Joel Comiskey: “Cell leaders who

know their goal - when their groups will give birth - consistently multiply their groups more often than leaders who don’t.”

Example: Fall of 2010






Celebrate the New Birth!! Celebrate the New Birth!!






What are things that are necessary to birth a new group?

Why is birthing a new group so important?

What are things that are necessary to birth a new group?

Why is birthing a new group so important?




Involving OthersInvolving Others

In a similar, but less intensive way, we need to call all members into service.

Through prayer, ask God to show you where and how others can serve

In a similar, but less intensive way, we need to call all members into service.

Through prayer, ask God to show you where and how others can serve





Delegating some of the Eight Habits Planned Fellowship Times Making Contact with the Group Prayer Inviting others to the House

Church

Delegating some of the Eight Habits Planned Fellowship Times Making Contact with the Group Prayer Inviting others to the House

Church





Doing Other Important Tasks Setting up the meeting place Worship for the group Heading up ministry for the

House Church to participate in Leading the group in prayer Many more…

Doing Other Important Tasks Setting up the meeting place Worship for the group Heading up ministry for the

House Church to participate in Leading the group in prayer Many more…




ReviewReview

What are three things you remember from this session?

How can you put any of these into practice this month?

What are three things you remember from this session?

How can you put any of these into practice this month?




Documents

Community church Of the 7 Habits talked about, which align with your personal nature and which are going to take effort for you to incorporate into your